The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed are mixtures of oxyalkylene bridged bis- and tris-phosphite esters of formulae I and II ##STR00001## where R is hydrogen or methyl, n and n' are independently an integer from 1 to 45 and R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently hydrogen, straight or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, phenylalkyl of 7 to 9 carbon atoms, phenylalkyl of 7 to 9 carbon atoms substituted on the phenyl ring by one to three straight or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms or R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently --(CH.sub.2).sub.k--COOR.sub.4 where k is 0, 1 or 2 and R.sub.4 is hydrogen or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 20 carbon atoms. The mixtures of formula I and II are liquid at ambient conditions and are effective stabilizers for polyolefins."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 26, 2010 (12/693,700). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,304,477.PN.&OS=PN/8,304,477&RS=PN/8,304,477
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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Georgia Inventor Develops Patent for Composition and Method for Producing Improved Faux Finishes
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13 -- Robert Westbrook Kitchens, Grayson, Ga., has developed a patent (8,304,022) for a "composition and method for producing improved faux finishes."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention provides a polyacrylic-based aerosol top coat composition for rapid and economical application of decorative faux finishes on architectural surfaces. The composition dries rapidly, permits further texturing before it dries if desired, is esthetically superior to faux finish top coats made by methods in the prior art, and when dry provides a top coat that is mechanically tough. The invention is particularly useful for providing wood grain faux finishes, and for creating three-dimensional wood-like effects on a two-dimensional non-wood surface. The invention further provides a method wherein a base coat is applied directly to a surfactant-free surface of any of several architectural materials such as bare vinyl, after which the top coat composition is sprayed on reiteratively as needed. Other coatings such as primer coats and protective overcoatings are optional."
The patent application was filed on March 5, 2008 (12/074,627). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,304,022.PN.&OS=PN/8,304,022&RS=PN/8,304,022
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

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North Carolina, Grogia, Kansas Inventors Develop Patent for System of Protecting the Edges and Construction Joints of Cast in Place Concrete Slabs
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13 -- Russell Boxall, Matthews, N.C., Nigel A. Parkes, Atlanta, and Patrick Harrison, Prairie Village, Kan., have developed a patent (8,302,359) for a "system of protecting the edges and construction joints of cast in place concrete slabs."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An improved joint edge assembly, of the type used in the construction of concrete slabs, is disclosed. The assembly comprises a longitudinal joint rail, preferably of steel, which is supported off the ground by formwork. The joint rail comprises first and second joint edge members that are connected to each other by interference-type connectors with self-release elements. A plurality of studs extends downward and outward from each of the joint edge members into the concrete slabs provide a positive mechanical connection between the slab and the joint rail. As the concrete shrinks during hardening, the self-release elements of the interference-type connectors allow the joint to freely open. The joint edge assembly thus provides a self-releasing joint between adjacent slab sections, and protects the edges of the adjacent slab sections from damage. A dowel aligner may also be integrated into the assembly, to allow proper positioning of dowels within the slab."
The patent application was filed on April 22, 2005 (11/112,431). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,02,359.PN.&OS=PN/83,02,359&RS=PN/83,02,359
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A demountable shelving unit with welded crossbar supports, open-channel upright supports, and channel support features. The welded crossbar supports and diagonal supports are slidably received within open-channel upright supports. Upper and lower crossbar supports include upright insertion blocks that are captured within the upright supports and horizontal connectors that extend through slots in the upright supports to connect two upright supports together to form an end unit. Shelf units are connected between two end units to create an assembled shelf. For a typical shelving unit, only eight bolts are needed to assemble each end unit and the shelf units attach to the end units with rivet-type quick disconnect fasteners that fit within teardrop shaped sockets in the upright supports. This results in a demountable shelf that can be assembled quickly and easily with only sixteen bolts per shelving unit."
The patent application was filed on Jan. 20, 2009 (12/356,209). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,02,788.PN.&OS=PN/83,02,788&RS=PN/83,02,788
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Georgia, North Carolina Inventors Develop Patent for Method for Constructing Adjacent Cast in Place Concrete Slabs Using a Template for Positioning Pocket Formers
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13 -- Nigel Parkes, Atlanta, and Russell Boxall, Matthews, N.C., have developed a patent (8,303,210) for a "method for constructing adjacent cast in place concrete slabs using a template for positioning pocket formers."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A template for positioning a pocket former wherein the template positions the pocket former at a fixed depth with respect to the top of concrete formwork. The template comprises a support and a body. The support positions the template; the body comprises a positioner for locating a pocket former. A spacer that connects to the support according to the desired depth of the pocket former can also be included. The template thus provides a reliable and efficient way of ensuring that a pocket former is placed at the appropriate depth."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 9, 2006 (11/539,723). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,03,210.PN.&OS=PN/83,03,210&RS=PN/83,03,210
Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar.

The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A display system utilizing a graphics box as a primary component is disclosed. The graphics box greatly increases the flexibility and aesthetic appeal of displayed graphics cards. The ability to mass produce the graphics box, use multiple graphics boxes to deliver displays of different size and information content and, especially, the ability to reuse the graphics boxes, means that costs of the disclosed display system are relatively low and are achievable without a decrease in the aesthetic appeal of the entire display. Structures for supporting the graphics box to further increase the flexibility of the display system are also disclosed."
The patent application was filed on July 23, 2008 (12/220,250). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,02,339.PN.&OS=PN/83,02,339&RS=PN/83,02,339
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Trinity Industries Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13 -- Trinity Industries, Dallas, has been assigned a patent (8,302,538) developed by Robert James Cencer, Tipton, Mich., and Robert C. Ortner Jr., Johns Creek, Ga., for a "method of shipping automobiles, railcar for shipping automobiles, and method of manufacturing railcars."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method of shipping automobiles, a railcar for shipping automobiles, and a method of manufacturing railcars for shipping automobiles. The method comprises, among other steps, determining a distribution of vehicle heights for passenger cars sold within a predetermined area and a predetermined time period; assessing weight, bottom clearance, length, width and Cg for the passenger cars; and transporting the passenger cars on a plurality of single-unit tri-level auto rack railcars, each comprising a flat car and a fixed-deck rack built on the flat car. Each of the railcars has (a) three decks which are fixed along their entire lengths and which are capable of transporting in commercial rail service over 90% of passenger cars manufactured in the predetermined area and predetermined time period with a load factor of at least 15 with minimum vertical clearances of between 64 and 66 in. to accommodate the vehicle heights of the passenger cars, while also accommodating at least 3 in. of vertical displacement of the vehicles on their suspension systems on all three decks, and (b) substantially horizontal deck configurations to meet ground clearance requirements for the passenger cars on all 3 decks."
The patent application was filed on July 21, 2009 (12/506,686). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,02,538.PN.&OS=PN/83,02,538&RS=PN/83,02,538
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Georgia Inventor Develops Patent for Dual Ignition Safe Charcoal Starter
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13 -- Kathy Elizabeth Phelps, Lilbum, Ga., has developed a patent (8,302,592) for a "dual ignition safe charcoal starter."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The improved charcoal starter design has several improvements, one being that it utilizes either; readily combustible materials like wadded up paper or a removable or replaceable common electric heating element to heat charcoal to incandescent and safely deposit hot embers into the grill. The common electric heating element is held in place through a clip fixedly attached to the inside of the charcoal starter housing walls and opposite of the opening for the electric heating element. Yet another improvement to this unique charcoal starter designed is the perforated grate having at least one hinge on one side and at least one notch on the opposite side, a release mechanism consisting of a thermally insulated release handle and a release bar with at least one protrusion such that when the release mechanism is activated by pulling the release handle, the protrusion of the release bar aligns with the notch of the perforated hinged grate and the perforated hinged grate will then rotate about the hinge in a downward direction creating an opening and thus allowing the incandescent embers to be deposited safely into the grill where needed and without danger of hot embers and ash being splashed about and possibly injuring the user."
The patent application was filed on June 5, 2009 (12/455,729). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=83,02,592.PN.&OS=PN/83,02,592&RS=PN/83,02,592
Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.

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Accenture Global Services Assigned Patent for Labor Resource Decision Support System
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13 -- Accenture Global Services, Dublin, Ireland, has been assigned a patent (8,306,839) developed by Derek P. Deich, Redmond, Wash., Geremy Heath, Chicago, and Michael W. McDaniel, Atlanta, for a "labor resource decision support system."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A labor resource decision support system, in which labor resource data is maintained across multiple units within an organization using a standardized data record format. A demand measurement for a first type of labor resource having a unique combination of values for fields of the standardized data record format is determined based on input describing forecasted demand for the first type of labor resource within the organization and a supply measurement for the first type of labor resource is determined based on input describing forecasted supply for the first type of labor resource within the organization and the labor resource data. A gap measurement is calculated based on the determined demand measurement and the determined supply measurement and an output is provided based on the calculated gap measurement."
The patent application was filed on Aug. 28, 2009 (12/550,138). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,306,839&OS=8,306,839&RS=8,306,839
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

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United Parcel Service of America Assigned Patent
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13 -- United Parcel Service of America, Sandy Springs, Ga., has been assigned a patent (8,306,923) developed by Neil Roache, Norcross, Ga., and Alan Amling, Marietta, Ga., for "systems and methods for certifying business entities."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Systems, methods, and computer program products for certifying business entities are provided. Input is received regarding a location of a business entity that is visited as part of a parcel delivery transaction, and the business entity is then associated with a verified address corresponding to the location visited. The verified address and an indication that the business entity is certified may be displayed to a user. Furthermore, a rating indicative of the legitimacy of the business entity may be determined, associated with the business entity, and displayed. The rating may be determined based on a total number of parcel delivery transactions of the business entity, a trend in its delivery transactions, the length of time the business entity has been involved in delivery transactions, or a geographic scope of the business entity. A directory of business entities that includes certification information and other features may also be provided."
The patent application was filed on Oct. 5, 2009 (12/573,495). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,306,923&OS=8,306,923&RS=8,306,923
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.

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Georgia Inventor Develops Patent for System for Interactive Queuing Through Public Communication Networks
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13 -- Robert C. Walter, Atlanta, has developed a patent (8,306,044) for a "system for interactive queuing through public communication networks."
The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The invention pertains to a system and method of interactive queue management through public communication networks. Interactive queue management allows business or automated systems to easily and efficiently interact with waiting individuals in any queue through the individuals' preferred communication device, e.g., telephone, mobile phone, smart phone, wirelessly enabled PDA or handheld computer. In one embodiment this invention allows people to hold their place in a queue by proxy of their telephone or mobile phone number. An individual will provide their phone number to the interactive queuing system; the system will retain the phone number and other pertinent information about the individual, communicate via voice, wireless messaging, or other means with the individual, and collect the input from the individual. Key components of the system include a queue client system, a queue management and server system, an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system, and a wireless messaging infrastructure system. Interfaces between key components will be via the Internet or other networks using standardized protocols."
The patent application was filed on Feb. 27, 2009 (12/394,434). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=8,306,044&OS=8,306,044&RS=8,306,044
Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.